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US to Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing Amid Government Shutdown

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Oct 31, 2025

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President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a pause that has lasted for about 30 years. The directive was announced on October 30, 2025.

The president’s order specified that testing should proceed on an "equal basis" with the programs of other countries, according to one summary. A nuclear expert warned that other nations may follow suit if the United States restarts its testing program.

This development occurs during an ongoing government shutdown that has led to furloughed federal workers. In a separate matter, a judge ruled that an attempt by the president to suspend funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was unlawful.

The ruling came as SNAP benefits are set to expire, which is expected to affect over 40 million Americans. A furloughed FAA employee described the shutdown as "really painful," while the CEO of the hunger-relief organization Citymeals on Wheels called the situation "devastating" for food-insecure individuals. Negotiations concerning the benefits were reportedly ongoing.

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• The ongoing government shutdown is causing significant hardship for federal employees and their families. The article notes that federal workers have been furloughed as a result of the shutdown. A furloughed FAA employee is quoted describing the personal impact of the situation as "really painful."

• A judicial ruling has challenged the administration's attempt to suspend food assistance funding. A judge determined that the president's effort to suspend funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was unlawful. This ruling occurred as SNAP benefits, which serve over 40 million Americans, are set to expire.

• Experts warn of a devastating impact on food-insecure individuals if benefits are not continued. The CEO of the hunger-relief organization Citymeals on Wheels described the potential expiration of SNAP benefits as "devastating" for vulnerable populations. Negotiations concerning the future of these benefits were reportedly ongoing.

How it may affect me

As a U.S. reader:

• Over 40 million Americans face losing food assistance as SNAP benefits are set to expire, a situation one relief expert described as "devastating."

• Furloughed federal employees are experiencing financial hardship, and the government shutdown may disrupt public services such as those from the FAA.

• The decision to resume nuclear testing could prompt other nations to do the same, which an expert suggests might alter international security policy.

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